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What is a hearing in which a suspect is charged and pleads guilty or not guilty?
ARRAIGNMENT.
What is it called when a defendant pleads not guilty?
innocent
What could be a sentence with the word defendant?
the defendant pleads guilty
What is a juvenile trail?
A Juvenile Trial is when you go to court and the jury pleads you guilty with charges or your not guilty with charges.
Can a spouse who pleads guilty to Vehicular Homicide Driver Intoxication claim the benefits of his spouse's life insurance that died in the accident?
Can always try. Spend the money quickly though...
What do you call it when the defendant ''says not gulty'' in coart?
a plea The defendant PLEADS 'not guilty'
If a case in Michigan is reopened and dismissed is this considered a conviction?
No. A conviction is when the defendant pleads guilty or nolo, or a jury finds him guilty. Dismissed functions like a not guilty.
Can a trial proceed if someone pleads guilty?
Yes, a trial can proceed even if someone pleads guilty. In some cases, a trial may still be necessary to determine the appropriate sentence or to resolve other legal issues related to the case.
Does a judge decide a case?
This all depends on what you mean by 'decide a case' and which country you are in. In the US and the UK, however, a Judge may pass a sentence based on whether or not the Jury has declared a person guilty or not guilty (in a case where a man pleads not guilty) and in a case where a man pleads guilty then the judge, or magistrate passes a sentence; usually reduced based upon the man's plea of guilty.
What does open plea mean?
An open plea is when a defendant pleads guilty without an agreement regarding punishment.
What decision is made at a suspect arraignment?
The basic decision to be made in an arraignment is whether or not the accused or suspect if you will, pleads guilty or not guilty to the offense or charge(s) made against him.
What does neg plea guilty mean?
A "negotiated plea guilty," often referred to as a "negotiated plea," is an agreement in which a defendant pleads guilty to a lesser charge or receives a reduced sentence in exchange for cooperating with the prosecution. This type of plea bargain allows the defendant to avoid the uncertainties of a trial while providing the prosecution with a conviction. It typically involves negotiations between the defense attorney and the prosecutor, and it must be approved by the court.
